Our History

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  • 1952

    A Hospital is Born

    Established as Utah’s ‘JUAB COUNTY HOSPITAL’ in March of 1952 with 11 patient rooms, 1 Surgical Suite, and Clinic.

  • 1980

    Fountain Green

    New Fountain Green Utah Clinic established to better meet the needs of the area.

  • 1983

    A New Boss

    New CEO, Mark Stoddard is appointed.

  • 1984

    Lead by Experience

    Rural Health Management Corporation enters contract for management and under the direction of Gaylord Swim and Mark Stoddard CEO, tentatively becomes CVMC.

  • 1985

    To Better Serve You

    On January 1, 1985 Juab County Hospital, now Central Valley Medical Center, is established as a 501(c) (3) Organization.

  • 1990

    We are CVMC

    Legally changed hospital name to Central Valley Medical Center (CVMC).

  • 2000

    Fountain Green Grows

    Fountain Green Clinic moves into a new facility better equipped to care for patient needs.

  • 2001

    Growing for Your Needs

    CVMC moves to a new hospital and clinic facility in Nephi Utah. Increasing CVMC’s capacity to; 19 Rooms, 2 Labor and Delivery Rooms, 5 ER Beds, 2 Surgery Suites, and 6 Clinical Pods for Physicians; which integrated an outpatient clinic, diagnostic lab, inpatient and outpatient surgery, respiratory therapy, and physical therapy departments.

  • 2001

    Growing for Your Needs

    The new facility also established a state-of-the–art radiology department and services, including a 16 slice spiral CT Scanner, Ultrasound, Mammography, and mobile Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).

  • 2004

    Critical Access

    CVMC is established as a critical access hospital (C.A.H.)

  • 2006

    Meeting the Need

    New 50,000 square foot building expansion at CVMC’s main location adding a new Retail Pharmacy and Home Health Building, Same Day Surgery Suite, 3 Clinical Pods for Physicians, and a large education room and conference room, 6 Hospital Rooms, Increasing the hospital private rooms to 25.

  • 2008

    We Have the Script

    Central Valley Community Pharmacy becomes a Good Neighbor Pharmacy

  • 2009

    Clear as Can Be

    Ophthalmology Clinic and Cataract Surgery now at CVMC through Sightpath Medical and Excel Eye Center.

  • 2009

    Ear, Nose & Throat

    Audiology and Otolaryngology are now at CVMC through Peaks ENT Associates.

  • 2010

    Wont Skip a Beat

    Cardiology services are now at CVMC.

  • 2010

    Orthopedics

    Central Valley Medical Center establishes an Orthopedic Department for first time, further expanding the specialty skill set within the region at CVMC.

  • 2010

    Talk it Out

    Central Valley Medical Center establishes Counseling Services for first time, further expanding the specialty skill set within the region at CVMC.

  • 2011

    Another Growth Spurt

    A second building addition of 25,000 square-feet at CVMC included 2 new OR Surgery Suites for Orthopedic Specialties and 2 new Hospital Patient Observation Rooms.

  • 2011

    A Better Image

    CVMC’s Diagnostic Imaging department establishes a Digital Mammography offering enhanced imaging to better assist with early detection of breast cancer.

  • 2012

    Down to the Bone

    Diagnostic Imaging Department incorporated DEXA Scanning Capabilities to measure bone mineral density (BDM).

  • 2012

    TOP 100

    Named to the Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals in Rural Healthcare nationwide.

  • 2013

    Bettering the Image

    Established a Permanent Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), allowing for enhanced image contrast, reduced blurring and reduced artifacts to view more details and reduce the need for rescans.

  • 2013

    TOP 20

    Named to the Top 20 Critical Access Hospitals in Rural Healthcare nationwide.

  • 2014

    Greetings

    Hospital implements volunteer program to provide countless hours of service and perform a variety of duties all with a common mission – making visitors and patient’s visits more pleasant.

  • 2015

    AirMed Partnership

    CVMC establishes a landing pad for University of Utah’s AirMed services; delivering the most state-of-the-art equipment available, which includes digital capnography, invasive line management, and intra-aortic balloon pumps for transport. Flying trauma, burns, medical, pediatric, neonate, high-risk OB, and cardiac assist device patients 24 hours a day to our local communities!

  • 2015

    Down with the Beat

    Echocardiogram testing established at CVMC.

  • 2015

    A Closer Look

    CVMC gets new CT Scanner with 128 slice scan capabilities.

  • 2017

    Pediatrics

    Central Valley Medical Center establishes a Pediatric Department for first time, further expanding the specialty skill set within the region at CVMC.

  • 2017

    TeleBurn

    Expanded partnered with University of Utah Telemed program for burn victims.

  • 2018

    Expanding the CVMC Footprint

    On July 2nd, 2018 construction for the new CVMC Santaquin Clinic concluded and CVMC opened it’s doors to South Utah County Residents. With 5 residing physicians, 2 of which would provide specialty care.

  • 2020

    Appearance to Match the Experience

    CVMC Concluded the construction to it’s 51,885 square foot addition. Increasing by 81%, this expansion gives the ability for CVMC to provide the highest quality it of care to its patient’s. Giving a new state of the art Emergency Room with 3 trauma bays, a secure designated Women’s Center, expanded and updated kitchen, and adding additional surgical suites for same day surgeries an

  • 2021

    Cancer Care, Closer to Home

    In October of 2021, CVMC opened their doors to the world of Oncology by way of TeleHealth technology and partnership with Intermountain. With the ability to create a one-on-one experience, our dedicated Oncology RN, Robyn Aagard has been able to provide intimate care giving patients the ability to focus on healing.

  • 2022

    CVMC Leveling Up

    In April of 2022, CVMC Emergency Room achieved the state designation title of Level Four Trauma Center. Giving CVMC the ability to render better care in way of emergent situations. With onsite radiology and laboratory services, state of the art equipment, this gives the opportunity for doctors to make decisions for those who are in need life saving interventions.

  • 2022

    CVMC Donates Building on Behalf of Higher Medical Education

    August 4th, 2022 Snow College and CVMC collaborated to provide a place where medical professional education could be located in Nephi. Offering an array of certifications and degrees to help those interested in pursuing education within the medical field.

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